Trump meets Venezuela interim president Rodriguez in New York
US President Donald Trump met Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez at a reception in New York on Tuesday during the UN General Assembly.
Meeting occurs after Maduro capture
The two leaders held their first face-to-face conversation since American forces captured Nicolas Maduro in a January raid. This private meeting took place at a five-star hotel in Manhattan late on Tuesday evening. Rodriguez described the encounter as a historic step toward strengthening ties between the nations.
Officials discuss energy and security
The Venezuelan delegation included officials from state oil company PDVSA and the oil minister. Both sides discussed cooperation in strategic areas such as energy, mining, and security. Rodriguez stated that Venezuela and the United States share a historic relationship to be steered through dialogue.
Rodriguez addresses UN Wednesday
The Venezuelan interim president is scheduled to address the General Assembly on Wednesday afternoon. Her administration aims to pursue diplomacy focused on concrete results and collective benefits for Venezuelans. A White House official confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior staff attended the talks.
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